Remove the windshield
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" .
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Before installing the cowl cover, it is imperative to check the correct routing and firm fit of the 48V line.
An incorrectly laid or attached 48V line can be damaged by the wiper kinematics.
Before installing the cowl cover, it is imperative to check the correct routing and firm fit of the 48V line.
An incorrectly laid or attached 48V line can be damaged by the wiper kinematics.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE WATER COLLECTION STRIP ON THE WINDSHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE KAFAS CAMERA WITH THE INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTION ON THE RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSOR .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Release the cover (1) at the clip (2) .
- Feed out and remove the cover (1)
out of the guide (3)
upwards and remove.
- Tape off the body in area of piercing point with the fabric adhesive tape.
- Push the thread (1) through the adhesive bead (2) along the line from the inside.
- Cut out the windshield with the spider.